10: Self-Control: Becoming like Christ

Way back in the day, when we were just getting going with the podcast, Sam Allberry graciously joined us to talk through James chapter 2.  His interview is still one of our favourites, not only because of his biscuit chat, but because he was so enormously helpful in pastorally walking us through one of the trickiest parts of James.  It's been a joy to listen in again, and we hope it is for you too!Sam is a pastor, apologist, author and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including James for You, which is mentioned in this episode, available here.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.In this episode we recommend: Enjoying Jesus by Tim Chester 

As we kick off our 'Two Sisters & Friends' season, we're delighted to be joined by our friends Hunter Beless (founder and host of Journeywomen) and Courtney Doctor (Director of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition), as we chat about their newly released Bible study on Titus, and the joys of Titus shaped discipleship across the generations.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company.A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, they aim to create and select biblical, relevant and accessible resources that will encourage you and your church family to keep going, keep growing and keep sharing your faith. Check out their website for excellent resources, including today's recommendation - Joy: Happiness of the Heart.You can find links to all our guests books this season, as well as lots more resources, head to our website to have a look.

There's nothing quite like the value of a friendship that uplifts and encourages, with conversations that lead us to treasure Christ each time we meet. This season is all about appreciating afresh the wisdom of friends as we dig into the Bible together across the seasons!Our first episode drops next week on Friday 2nd May when we are joined by our friends, Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless to talk about discipleship - see you then!In the meantime, why not check out this seasons resources on our website.

Our passages today are from: Mark 14:32-42 and Titus 2:11-14.Self-control - it's something we so often try to muster up in our own strength but in our final episode of our Bible study in the fruit of the spirit, we're talking about the importance of Jesus shaping our understanding of this word, and what it looks like to become more like him.Head to our website if you would like to sign up to receive our newsletters or to find questions to chat over with a friend.Thank you to all of you who are partnering with us - we’re so grateful for the ways in which you are joining us on our podcasting journey: as you listen, as you pray for us and as you reach out in numerous ways. Watch out for details on season 14 coming soon!

The passages from todays episode are: Matthew 11:25-30 and Ephesians 4:1-3As we near the end of our season in the Fruit of the Spirit, we're looking at the fruit of gentleness today - kindled by Christ, and something we're commanded to continue to grow in as we relate to those around us. Join us for our online Bible study as we look at Matthew 11 and Ephesians 4 today.This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.Our recommended book today was Glenna Marshall's Memorizing Scripture. Pick up a copy here.Head to our website for questions to dig into with a friend.

Todays passage is from: Hebrews 3:1-14God's faithfulness is a phrase that will often roll off our tonuges, and yet we're also called to display this fruit in our lives. Join us in our conversation today as we open our Bibles and talk through what it means to both ground our minds and hearts in Christ's faithfulness, and overflow with it ourselves.This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.You can find today's recommended book, By Life or Death by Andrew Montonera hereNot yet signed up to our newsletter? Sign up here.

Todays passages are from: Psalm 25 and Galations 6: 8-10How does the fruit of goodness compare to our understanding of 'good works'? And how do Jesus' and Paul's words on this fruit help us grow in our understanding and application of it? We're looking at both Mark and Galatians together today to grow our understanding of this fruit of the Spirit.This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.The True Street Kids series can be ordered here

Our passage today is from: Titus 3:3-7What does it look like to savour God's kindness towards us in Christ, and therefore image him to those around us? Today, we're continuing to think through how gazing on Christ and growing in our knowledge of him, impacts how we increasingly bear his image and grow in the fruit of the Spirit.This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.Today's book recommendation was No Greater Love by Rebecca McLaughlin.You can also find the recipe Felicity mentions here!

Our passages today are from: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Colossians 1:10-12 and Colossians 3:12-13As we continue with our fruit of the Spirit series, today we're dwelling on Patience, or forbearance and long-suffering - all these words are used in the Bible to describe this essential quality of anyone who's following Jesus. Join us as we talk through both God's patience with us, and how that impacts our patience with others, both in 1 Timothy and Colossians.This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.Our recommended book from today is Fly Through the Bible by Colin Smith, if you would like a copy, you can find it here.

Our passage today is from: Ephesians 2:13-22.Peace. With God, within ourselves, and with others. There's so much to talk about here in in our next Bible study on the fruit of the Spirit, as we acknowledge that almost every New Testament letter begins with 'peace' in some way. But today, we're rooting our conversation in Ephesians 2, as we press into what it really looks like to grow in both our understanding and application of peace.This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.You can find the book, Literarily by Kristie Anyabwile, recommended on today's episode here.You can find the questions to chat over with a friend from today's episode here.